Cornwall, England : Classification : Poor Rate

Poor Law determined who could claim public relief and support when they were in need. These
lists are often found along side of Removal Orders which list those whose claim had failed
in one area and they were removed to the parish nearest their place of birth. Settlement
Certificates proved which parish a family belonged to and so which parish had the
legal responsibility to provide poor relief when needed.

The Union, Parish and Public Health Officers Handbook and Almanac 1860

Extra Info:

Online book. Includes lists of parish officers, treasurers and officials for each county. Includes school board inspectors, a list of premises which accepted 'lunatics', workhouse masters and teachers and more.

The Union, Parish and Public Health Officers Handbook and Almanac 1868

Extra Info:

Online book. Includes lists of parish officers, treasurers and officials for each county. Includes school board inspectors, a list of premises which accepted 'lunatics', workhouse masters and teachers and more.

The Union, Parish and Public Health Officers Handbook and Almanac 1853

Extra Info:

Online book. Includes lists of parish officers, treasurers and officials for each county. Includes school board inspectors, a list of premises which accepted 'lunatics', workhouse masters and teachers and more.